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Pennsylvania Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies
What term is used in the Pennsylvania anti-bullying laws?
Bullying.
Do these laws cover cyberbullying?
Yes.
What groups are listed under Pennsylvania state law?
There are no specific groups listed in Pennsylvania anti-bullying laws.
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Is there a state model policy I can use to create anti-bullying policies at my school or district?
A state model policy is available at the Pennsylvania School Boards Association .
Which of the key components can be found in Pennsylvania anti-bullying laws and policies?
Key Components | Present in Pennsylvania State Laws | Present in Pennsylvania Model Policy |
---|---|---|
DEFINITIONS | ||
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
DISTRICT POLICY REVIEW & DEVELOPMENT | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | N/A | |
DISTRICT POLICY COMPONENTS | ||
YES | N/A | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | NO | |
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS | ||
YES | YES | |
YES | YES | |
NO | YES | |
NO | NO |
NOTE: Click on the Key Components links to get more information about that component.
What are the Pennsylvania state laws that cover bullying?
For More Information
See “Bullying, Hazing and Harassment Resources” by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Information for this page was developed from “Analysis of State Bullying Laws and Policies – December 2011” (U.S. Department of Education).